Well,
We just found out that the ET Courts will close this year after all :-(
They are closing August 21st thru endish of September- So, this will more than likely delay us travelling to pick up "baby Ornstein"- oh well, this too will pass and eventually we will have the perfect baby home with us!
Just thought we'd update you! Thanks for your concern.
D and M
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Wow
Hear Ye, Here Ye,
So, I asked our Agency for clarity regarding our # 3 "place in line" for Jr. Ornstein, I like to call him Frank...get it... Frankornstein...Frankenstein... ok, moving on... and was told:
"You're still #3, but you might want to get another cocktail ready.
#1 will only accept a referral of siblings,
#2 will only accept a child OVER 12 months.
SO...if we get in a single baby under 12 months, you're up!"
So, that pretty much means that the next child, boy or girl, really under 9ish months old will be our referral and child!!!
Just thought we'd let you know. By the way, what does one do with a baby????
Confused and curious,
d
So, I asked our Agency for clarity regarding our # 3 "place in line" for Jr. Ornstein, I like to call him Frank...get it... Frankornstein...Frankenstein... ok, moving on... and was told:
"You're still #3, but you might want to get another cocktail ready.
#1 will only accept a referral of siblings,
#2 will only accept a child OVER 12 months.
SO...if we get in a single baby under 12 months, you're up!"
So, that pretty much means that the next child, boy or girl, really under 9ish months old will be our referral and child!!!
Just thought we'd let you know. By the way, what does one do with a baby????
Confused and curious,
d
Monday, July 13, 2009
Back by popular demand...
Sorry I've been lax with my blogging... I'm a newbie... and busy, damn it!
So, a funny thing happened in CT... Well, lot's of funny and not so funny things... but overall vacation was good; wet but good...
"The News" - Our agency, International Adoption Net (in CO) is fantastic and to prove it they have called us and indicated we are #1 (ish*) for a baby boy and # 3 for a baby girl referral!!!!
That added sunshine to our somewhat cloudy vacation!!!! Also, freaked me/us out a bit... but vodka and lemonade helped calm me down.
What's next?
1) the referral (again, a picture and cleared medically as available to us)
2) acceptance of the referral- duh!
3) Ethiopian court... usually 1-2 months later EXCEPT we have to contend with the courts summer closing that occurs Julyish-Septemberish based on when the "rainy season" begins.
4) Once done with that court, Baby Ornstein is legally ours... but cant leave Ethiopia until approved by US court... another 1-2 months!!!!!
So, more hurry up and wait! But once we have the referral we will know the gender of our child and have a better idea of his/her age when arriving in US... that makes it easier to buy stuff, move stuff, paint, let you buy us stuff, etc... and we can get really freaked out and anxious.
So, now you are caught up- we appreciate your love and concern and welcome any questions or large financial contributions (I joke).
Seriously, so many people, friends, families and agencies have been so very helpful and supportive. I hope to soon add links for IAN and my neighbors, friends and adoption attorney A. Patrick Hamilton and his wife Debra! They have been wonderful and I'd highly recommend you talk with either or both of these organizations regarding your adoption needs!
I'd also like to thank the Academy... oh, different speech...
Oooh, looky how tech savy I am below...
http://www.adoptioninternational.net/
http://www.aphamiltonlaw.com/
That's all for now, folks.
Peace and Love,
D
So, a funny thing happened in CT... Well, lot's of funny and not so funny things... but overall vacation was good; wet but good...
"The News" - Our agency, International Adoption Net (in CO) is fantastic and to prove it they have called us and indicated we are #1 (ish*) for a baby boy and # 3 for a baby girl referral!!!!
That added sunshine to our somewhat cloudy vacation!!!! Also, freaked me/us out a bit... but vodka and lemonade helped calm me down.
What's next?
1) the referral (again, a picture and cleared medically as available to us)
2) acceptance of the referral- duh!
3) Ethiopian court... usually 1-2 months later EXCEPT we have to contend with the courts summer closing that occurs Julyish-Septemberish based on when the "rainy season" begins.
4) Once done with that court, Baby Ornstein is legally ours... but cant leave Ethiopia until approved by US court... another 1-2 months!!!!!
So, more hurry up and wait! But once we have the referral we will know the gender of our child and have a better idea of his/her age when arriving in US... that makes it easier to buy stuff, move stuff, paint, let you buy us stuff, etc... and we can get really freaked out and anxious.
So, now you are caught up- we appreciate your love and concern and welcome any questions or large financial contributions (I joke).
Seriously, so many people, friends, families and agencies have been so very helpful and supportive. I hope to soon add links for IAN and my neighbors, friends and adoption attorney A. Patrick Hamilton and his wife Debra! They have been wonderful and I'd highly recommend you talk with either or both of these organizations regarding your adoption needs!
I'd also like to thank the Academy... oh, different speech...
Oooh, looky how tech savy I am below...
http://www.adoptioninternational.net/
http://www.aphamiltonlaw.com/
That's all for now, folks.
Peace and Love,
D
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